For a few billion dollars, Pakistan has landed in dire straitsPakistan is facing big economic stress after the UAE has demanded repayment of a multibillion-dollar deposit. This has strained the country...
15 Apr, 2026, 12.03 AM IST
Iran war leaves crisis-scarred countries counting the costIran war: Sri Lanka, Egypt, and Pakistan are struggling with rising energy costs. The Iran war has worsened their economic situations. Thes...
13 Apr, 2026, 10.47 AM IST
India thanks IMF for imposing 11 conditions on Pakistan, but questions timing of bailoutIndia has expressed its appreciation for the IMF's additional conditions imposed on Pakistan, while also voicing concerns about the timing ...
23 May, 2025, 09.10 PM IST
IMF imposes 11 new conditions on Pakistan for its bailout programme, warns it against risks: ReportThe IMF has imposed 11 new conditions on Pakistan for its bailout program, raising concerns about tensions with India impacting fiscal stab...
19 May, 2025, 09.13 AM IST
After multilateral agency granted fresh loans to Pakistan, Experts say IMF in need of funding process reformsExperts urge the IMF to reform its funding processes and review conditions for loans after approving fresh funds for Pakistan amidst confli...
11 May, 2025, 05.36 AM IST
Pakistan debt unsustainable, headed towards inevitable default, says reportPakistan's debt crisis is more severe than anticipated, with the possibility of an inevitable default and a devastating economic spiral. Th...
19 Feb, 2024, 08.23 PM IST
Time is running out for Pakistan to convince IMF to release loanTime is running out for Pakistan to convince the International Monetary Fund to release the remaining USD 2.2 billion from its bailout prog...
15 Jun, 2023, 03.31 PM IST
Pakistan interested in another loan from IMF to revive economy: ReportPrime Minister Sharif had revealed Pakistan's intentions to sign a follow-up bailout package during his telephonic conversation with the IM...
01 Jun, 2023, 06.19 PM IST
Pakistan Army chief played role in securing funds from Saudi & UAE to fulfill IMF pre-conditions: PM Shehbaz SharifThe funds are part of a USD 6.5 billion bailout package the IMF approved in 2019, which analysts say is critical if Pakistan is to avoid de...
15 Apr, 2023, 07.46 PM IST
IMF denies tying bailout to compromise on Pakistan's nuclear capability: ReportThe funds are part of a USD 6.5 billion bailout package the IMF approved in 2019, which analysts say is critical if Pakistan is to avoid de...
20 Mar, 2023, 09.33 PM IST
No compromise on Pakistan's nuclear, missile programme despite a delay in IMF deal: Finance Minister Ishaq DarAccording to the statement by his office, Sharif noted that press releases, queries, and various assertions regarding Pakistan's nuclear an...
16 Mar, 2023, 07.10 PM IST
Pakistan at beginning of worst economic crisis since country's formation: ReportAccording to Geo-politik, Pakistan has taken fourteen loans from the IMF thus far, but ironically none of them has ever been completed. Thi...
08 Feb, 2023, 07.47 PM IST
IMF reaches preliminary deal with Pakistan on $6 billion bailoutPakistan and the IMF originally signed the accord in 2019. But the release of a slightly over $1 billion tranche had been on hold since ear...
15 Jul, 2022, 08.47 AM IST
Pakistan may seek US intervention against tough conditions of FATF, IMFThe Paris-based body warned Islamabad to meet its commitment by October or face action, which could possibly lead to the country getting bl...
16 Sep, 2019, 04.39 PM IST
IMF likely to delay bailout package to Pakistan as talks for finalising deal still onThe IMF is also demanding details of more than $6.5 bn of commercial loans Pakistan has received from China in the past two and a half year...
15 Apr, 2019, 12.14 PM IST
- Fearing IMF riders, Pak seeks allies aid
Pak is seeking a loan from friendly powers like US, China $ S Arabia.
28 Oct, 2008, 05.03 AM IST
- Pakistan to slash defence budget by 30% for IMF help
Pakistan will have to slash its defence budget by 30% over next four years if it agrees to the IMF's conditions for a bailout package.
24 Oct, 2008, 01.59 PM IST